Famous Temples & Religious Places in Bangalore
Bangalore is a city of diverse faiths, home to ancient temples, historic churches, grand mosques, and serene gurudwaras. From the iconic ISKCON Temple to the beautiful St. Mark's Cathedral and the historic Jumma Masjid, these sacred spaces reflect the city's spiritual heart and cultural harmony.
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Ancient temple dedicated to Nandi Bull, carved from a single granite rock.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning or evening
How to Reach
Take metro to Lalbagh station and take auto/bus
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Beautiful temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna with stunning architecture.
Opening Hours
4:15 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Evening aarti time
How to Reach
Take metro to Indiranagar and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
St. Mark's Cathedral
Historic Anglican cathedral with beautiful Gothic architecture.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Sunday service
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Beautiful Catholic cathedral with stunning stained glass windows.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Sunday mass
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Jumma Masjid
Historic mosque with beautiful Islamic architecture and peaceful ambiance.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Friday prayers
How to Reach
Take metro to KR Market station and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
St. Mark's Cathedral
Historic Anglican cathedral with beautiful Gothic architecture in the heart of the city.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Sunday service
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 7 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Beautiful Catholic cathedral known for its stunning architecture and peaceful ambiance.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning mass
How to Reach
Take metro to City Railway Station and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Jumma Masjid
Historic mosque built in 1790, showcasing Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Friday prayers
How to Reach
Take metro to KR Market station and walk 3 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Ancient cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for unique astronomical phenomenon.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Makara Sankranti for sun ray phenomenon
How to Reach
Take metro to Majestic and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Hanuman Temple (Fort Area)
Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located near Bangalore Fort.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Tuesday and Saturday
How to Reach
Take metro to KR Market and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
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